Author Notes: This is the best recipe to have when you’re hosting a party on a budget and/or don’t have a lot of time to cook. The reduced brown ale and tomato water create a great nutty flavor and consistency thick enough to top bread, fish or chicken. —alyson mance
Serves: two
Ingredients
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1
pint grape tomatoes, quartered
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2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1
shallot, chopped
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1/4
teaspoon fresh thyme
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1/4
cup brown ale
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1/2
cup cannellini beans
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1/4
teaspoon each salt and pepper
Directions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add garlic, shallots and thyme. Cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and cook for another minute. Add beer. Increase heat and bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until most of the liquid has reduced and sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon. Stir in beans and remove from heat. Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
